Nestled between the lush Bokor Mountain and Gulf of Thailand, the Knai Bang Chatt Resort in Kep resort offers a unique blend of serene charm and intimate exclusivity. 

Surrounded by immaculate gardens of ferns, orchids and bamboos, the chic 11-room resort was designed in the 1970s by a protégé of Le Corbusier. The owners of Knai Bang Chatt have lovingly outfitted the minimalist chic interiors with weathered wood furniture, old Cambodian artifacts and elevated teak beds. Rooms are spread across three Art Deco villas, each featuring expansive terraces and open-air walkways with uninterrupted views of the blue seas and calm skies.

There are plenty of relaxation spaces at Knai Bang Chatt. A welcome antidote is a therapeutic massage on the open-air cabanas which afford views of the Gulf of Thailand. Another highlight is the infinity saltwater pool, guaranteed to provide delightful idylls with its refreshing waters and oversized poolside loungers. Other spots for lounging include a sprawling couch on the roof deck, hammocks artfully placed between shady palms and canopied four-poster daybeds scattered along the beach. 

Standing next to the resort is the Sailing Club, a restored fishermen’s dwelling which now houses the seafood restaurant and cocktail bar. Extending into the sea, the boathouse jetty is an ideal spot for sunbathing or watching sunsets. The Sailing Club also hosts a charming array of activities, from petanque, beach volleyball, kayaking to sailing, for a day of fun under the tropical sun. On balmy afternoons, take a catamaran out into the open seas and you are likely to have the whole azure expanse to yourself.

An enchanting seaside hideaway, the understated elegance and charming hospitality of Knai Bang Chatt makes it one of the hippest properties in Cambodia’s southern coast.

Facilities:

• Saltwater infinity pool
• Gymnasium
• Reading room
• Wi-Fi internet
• Sailing Club

Dining:

• Seafood restaurant
• Cocktail bar

Room type:
11 rooms

The Knai Bang Chatt resort address in Kep: Phum Thmey, Sangkat Prey Thom, Khan Kep, Kep City, Kingdom of Cambodia.

This seafront resort is located on Kep Beach, approximately 180 km or a 3-hour drive from Phnom Penh. It is 24 km to Kampot and 30 km to the border with Vietnam.

Who should go?
Our advice: Knai Bang Chatt resort in Kep is a boutique lifestyle resort ideal for honeymooners or travelers craving a stay on a laidback seaside location. Its sophisticated blend of colonial styles and minimalist chic will certainly appeal to stylish travelers. The Sailing Club hosts ample activities and excursions for water sports fans.

When to go?
The cool temperatures and low humidity experienced from the months of November to February mark the best time to visit Kep. The weather turns dry and hot from March to May, while the monsoonal months of July through October bring high rainfall.

Where is it?
Nestled between the mountains and sea on Kep Beach, the seafront Knai Bang Chatt is approximately 180 km or a 3-hour drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. Bokor Mountain, with its atmospheric hill station, is situated nearby. Kep is 24 km to Kampot and 30 km to the border with Vietnam.

What's not to be missed?
An invigorating massage on the open-air cabana by the beach. A swim in the saltwater infinity pool. A yoga or meditation session on the seafront terrace. An open sea cruise on a Hobie Cat sailboat. A lounge on the poolside daybed.

What's cooking?
Knai Bang Chatt continues its small, intimate resort feel to the waterfront restaurant. Guests enjoy a communal dining experience seated around a huge log table. A resident cook whips up must-try specialties such as Khmer amok and barbequed crab.